Test Drive the 2018 Ford F-150

The Ford
F-Series is the best-selling pickup in Canada for the 52nd consecutive year,
and the newly redesigned 2018 F-150is tougher, smarter and more
capable than ever. And within the F-150 range there’s a variety of
specifications to choose from: Regular, SuperCab, and SuperCrew Cabs, three
different bed lengths, RWD and AWD, and six different engines including a new
Diesel, as well as seven trim levels ranging from the entry-level XL, to the
XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum and feature-laden Limited, along with the highly
off-road capable Raptor. That’s a lot to choose from, and the best way to
evaluate which best meets your needs is to test drive those models closest to
your desired specifications.

Engines and
Transmissions

Ford trucks
offer a great deal of flexibility in their engine offerings, with a choice of
up several powerplants in most models.
Engine updates include an all-new 3.3-liter V6 with port and
direct-injection technology and flex-fuel capability matched to an electronically-controlled
six-speed automatic transmission with three selectable drive modes – normal,
tow-haul and sport.

It’s widely
known that the Ford F-150 delivers best-in-class payload and tow ratings of
3,270 and 13,200 lbs. when properly equipped. But there’s more than just pure
muscle. The F-150 can be equipped with innovative towing-friendly features like
Pro Trailer Backup Assist, Dynamic hitch assist, Smart Trailer Tow Connector, factory-installed
trailer brake controller, integrated tailgate step and remote tailgate release,
as well as deployable box side steps, as well as standard trailer sway control,
part of AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control, so make certain if towing a
trailer is in your plans that you drive an F-150 with some of these advanced
features.

Interior
Updates

When you
climb inside the cab of the F-150 you’ll immediately recognize the Interior upgrades
on XLT Sport, XLT Special Edition, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum and Limited which
include color and material changes for seats, instrument panel and console
trim. In addition, the F-150 provides plenty of places to store the assortment
of things you want to carry inside the cab. Standard door-trim panel bins are
supplemented by an under-seat rear storage area, and there’s even space for a
laptop and hanging folders inside the available centre console. F-150 SuperCab and
SuperCrew feature a class-exclusive fully flat rear load floor for easier
access, and more useable storage, regardless of whether the rear seats are up
or down.

While
inside the cab, definitely try out the all-new B&O PLAY Premium Audio
System now available on select models with your favorite music. SYNC Connect is
optional on XLT and Lariat, and standard on King Ranch, Platinum and Limited. In
addition to the voice-activated benefits of SYNC 6, SYNC 390 adds convenience to your driving experience
with its 8-inch LCD capacitive touchscreen and easy-to-use interface. Discover
the system’s quick reactions to your conversational commands and experience the
smartphone-like touchscreen with impressive responsiveness.

Safety and
Security

One thing
you won’t experience on your test drive are many of the standard safety and
security features dual-stage driver and right front-passenger airbags, and
additional set of side-curtain airbags that are part of the Safety Canopy
System with side-curtain airbags and rollover sensor. In addition, Ford offers
available 360-Degree Camera with Split-View Display, available BLIS with
Cross-Traffic Alert and Trailer Coverage, Adaptive Cruise Control with
Stop-and-Go, available Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection, and Lane-Keeping
System.

There’s
much, much more to the 2018 Ford F-150 than we can possibly cover here. The best
solution is for you to drive to Van
Isle Ford Sales, talk to our truck experts, and then take a few F-150
models for a test drive. With all the available choices, we know there’s an
F-150 that will fit you like a glove.